Punctuation Rules Flashcards
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Which sentence uses a comma splice incorrectly?
Answer: She was tired, she went to bed.
A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with only a comma and no coordinating conjunction.
Which sentence correctly uses an exclamation point with a quotation?
Answer: She yelled, "Watch out!"
The exclamation point goes inside the quotation marks when it belongs to the quoted speech.
Which correctly demonstrates how to make a singular noun ending in 's' possessive?
Answer: Either is acceptable by style guide
Both 'James' car' and 'James's car' are accepted depending on the style guide (AP vs. Chicago) used.
Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase?
Answer: After the long meeting, we went to lunch.
A comma follows an introductory prepositional or participial phrase before the main clause.
What does an ellipsis at the end of a sentence indicate in creative writing?
Answer: A trailing off or unfinished thought
In creative writing, an ellipsis signals that a thought is trailing off, leaving something unsaid.
Which is correct when using a colon to introduce a quotation?
Answer: Lincoln wrote: "Four score and seven years ago..."
A colon (rather than a comma) is used to introduce a longer or more formal quotation.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of parentheses versus brackets?
Answer: He (the president) announced the decision.
Parentheses add supplementary information in regular prose; brackets are used for editorial insertions within quoted text.